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Hilary Duff is returning to TV, signing a pact with NBC to star in a new series.

Under terms of the one-year talent and development deal, Peacock will develop a show starring Duff; Duff will also be tapped to guest star in various current NBC shows.

Duff will meet with writers and comb through the Peacock’s development for the right project to star in.

Duff starred in a 2004 CBS pilot that wasn’t picked up to series; since then, she’s focused on her music and movie careers. The actress starred in this year’s “War, Inc.,” and will next be seen in the 2009 features “Safety Glass,” “Stay Cool” and “Greta.”

She first rose to fame as the star of the Disney Channel’s “Lizzie McGuire” (which later spawned “The Lizzie McGuire Movie”). She then appeared in features such as “Agent Cody Banks,” “Cheaper by the Dozen” and “Raise Your Voice.”

In signing Duff, NBC Entertainment exec VP Teri Weinberg cited the thespian’s “huge following” and versatility as a young talent. As a singer, Duff’s album “Metamorphosis” sold more than 2 million copies and spawned several hit singles.

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Here is Hilary Duff’s new song, “Reach Out” which is a remake of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus”.  I hate it – but I’m also not a Hilary Duff fan, so whatever.  See for yourself.

Hilary Duff – Reach Out – Official Music Video Premiere

Hilary Duff at an event for Blessings in a Backpack charity nutritional program held at the Roberto Clemente Elementary School in New York City.

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Haylie and Hilary Duff at the Runway For Life Event to benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles. 11th October 2008.

Pictured: January Jones (Mad Men), Nicky Hilton, Lucy Liu, Hilary Duff